#bookofjames

I have a confession. For years, I thought a strong faith was a steady, unwavering feeling. A constant, warm light inside. But my faith… well, it often feels more like a flickering candle in the wind. It sputters when life gets chaotic. It nearly goes out when I’m tired, or hurt, or just plain disappointed. I knew the right answers. I could tell you that Jesus was the answer to life’s meaning,…

Subways in New York City are more than a means of transportation—they are a living, breathing reflection of the city’s social, political, and mental health challenges. The public transit system, one of the largest and most complex in the world, exposes broader systemic issues, including urban policy, social equity, and the often-overlooked needs of people struggling with mental health. When…

Music has long served as a mirror to human experience, reflecting both joy and suffering, hope and despair. Few bands in the early 2010s captured this duality as viscerally as We Are Augustines, later known simply as Augustines. Their song Book of James exemplifies the intimate connection between art and mental health, addressing themes of personal struggle, trauma, and resilience in a way that…